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Silencing
Caitlyn Hewitt-White
Situations in which people from dominant social groupings dominate discussions or dominate space
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Definitions for the Revolution
- White (as in “white people”)
The term white, referring to people, was created by Virginia slave owners and colonial rulers in the 17th century. It replaced terms like Christian and “Englishman” (sic) to distinguish European colonists from Africans and indigenous peoples. European colonial powers established … Continue reading →